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Michigan Gun Owner Thwarts Street Attack
Another true story of how an everyday citizen used a gun to stop a crime.
NRA Youth Education Summit Calls for Applications
High school sophomores and juniors are invited to apply for one of two week-long, all expenses paid, leadership summits in Washington, D.C.
Stephen Willeford Named Man of the Year
A Washington, D.C., newspaper recognized the man who helped stop the 2017 mass shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.
Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act Would Protect Law-Abiding Citizens
Some politicians would have you believe that concealed-carry reciprocity would do nothing more than to allow criminals from a state with a lower legal threshold to carry to wreak havoc in other states.
Concealed Carry Reciprocity is the Backbone of Self-Defense
When the House of Representatives passed House Resolution 38 (H.R. 38), or the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017, in December, law-abiding gun owner saw one of the most sweeping self-defense laws advance.
2018 Election Watch: We Can’t Allow Loss of the Pro-Gun Senate Majority
On a recent airing of the NRATV series “Stinchfield,” former Secret Service Agent Dan Bongino visited with host Grant Stinchfield to discuss the biggest issue gun owners face in the coming year—the mid-term elections that will determine the makeup of the U.S. Congress
Iowa Revises Ban on Guns in Courthouses
The state’s high court in late December said it will allow guns to be carried into county courthouses, with some restrictions.
First Gear | Vortex, Vortex And Vortex
We’re seeing the year out with three superb Vortex optics to fit many needs.
The Great Flood Of 2018
The coming year will bring an unprecedented level of federal gun control legislation being advanced: rehashed old ideas, new lines of attack and outright repeal of hard-fought victories.
A Sacrifice Must Be Made
Where is the room for debate when an NRA member with an AR-15 stops a mass shooting and gun haters want to ban his firearm?
Eye Opening
A former NPR CEO spent a year visiting America’s heartland and came away with a different perspective on gun rights.
President’s Column | NRA Trains New Hunters—For Free
With NRA Online Hunter Education, new hunters can again receive free safety and fieldcraft training nationwide.
Standing Guard | NRA Members Take A Stand For This Country And What It Represents
No matter our political or social differences, the American flag and its anthem should always be the one thing that unites us all.
Legends | Rifle And Horn
A beautiful Brooks presentation rifle from the 1981 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits.
“I Never, Ever Thought That I Would Be That Guy.”
When a bad guy with a gun opened fire in a small Texas church, a good guy with an AR-15 put a stop to the attack. Still, many in the media don’t want to admit the truth.
From The Editor | New Beginnings, New Battles
Editor Mark Chesnut looks forward to a new year of fighting for the Second Amendment.
First Gear | Nikon Rangefinding Binoculars And ShotMaxx 2 Shot Timer
We’ve got gear worth reading about, but if it’s still Christmas, go be with your family!
A Week Of Freedom | Dec. 17 – 23
Check out the top stories from this week on A1F Daily.
Exercise Your Freedom | SIG P220 Legion 10 mm
200-series SIG Sauer pistols have filled some impressive niches dating back to 1949.
Another Exciting Print Week At A1F Daily
These stories from the print edition of America’s 1st Freedom will add some flavor to your week.